Big M area 7/12

[Seth Clarkson]

bferg, glad to see you had luck changing tactics. I have done most of my fishing to this point out of a kayak in small lakes and up into some small rivers. Almost all of the little fishing experience I have has either been throwing topwaters like a frog, buzzbait or whopper plopper that do not require too much hand movement from in the kayak, and flipping worms or creatures. Moving to fishing out of a boat has been really hard to move out away from the bank and fish differently. Hopefully I can let go of that mindset and have success while learning new ways/areas to fish like you have. 

 

[Devan S.]

Good to hear the report. Cats in the wild are really one of the coolest animals. I call for coyotes quite a bit in early fall and through spring. Only called in a cat once after hundreds of stands. They are sneaky and you wont see them until they are right there.  Ive trapped quite a bit but something about a cat in action looking for a meal is quite the sight. We called this cat within 5 feet of the call(electronic foxpro) less that 10 yards from us. It set down and just looked at the call. Set there about 5 minutes watching before it decided something wasn't right and sneaked off. Really cool experience.

[bferg]

8 hours ago, Seth Clarkson said:

bferg, glad to see you had luck changing tactics. I have done most of my fishing to this point out of a kayak in small lakes and up into some small rivers. Almost all of the little fishing experience I have has either been throwing topwaters like a frog, buzzbait or whopper plopper that do not require too much hand movement from in the kayak, and flipping worms or creatures. Moving to fishing out of a boat has been really hard to move out away from the bank and fish differently. Hopefully I can let go of that mindset and have success while learning new ways/areas to fish like you have. 

 

I grew up with a "pound the bank" kinda style.  Then fished smaller lakes in Colorado similar to you- shallow fishing or pitching to structure.  Been here 8 years and realizing if I want to fish these lakes and catch fish year round I have to stop being drawn to the bank like a bug to the light.  Deep water and offshore is a tool I need to sharpen up on.  Luckily I am at the phase of fishing where I can go out, try new things, learn something- and even if I don't catch anything still have a lot of fun and not feel like it was a failed trip.